t is known quite well that language is not only a medium of communication but also a tool of power. Therefore, the relationship between language and power is of cardinal importance in modern literary ...

As of this afternoon, if you try to go to powerlanguage.co.uk/wordle-- the confusing URL that used to host the internet's favorite daily word puzzle -- the website will redirect to The New York Times' ...

“Ohio.” “Brat.” “Cringe.” “Weird.” Coconut emojis. Viral memes are omnipresent this campaign season, distilling concepts, images and ideas into simple, replicable formats that spread rapidly online.

This type of language can be either objective or subjective. Objective language includes making verifiable statements. Some ...

Before critically evaluating Fairclough’s views on the role of language in the imposition of power and ideology, we need to understand the term “discourse” first. The term discourse refers to “text” ...

Stories about the campus language police are a staple of the conservative-leaning press. There, you’ll read about a University of Washington language guide created by the campus’s information ...

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) employs the connection between events, thoughts, feelings, and behavior to empower patients and ease their suffering. In the simplest terms, one may try on a bathing ...

Steve Inskeep talks to Leslie Savan, author of the book Slam Dunks and No Brainers. The book argues that pop language and catchphrases are used to persuade people in advertising, politics, and ...